Russia
Ukraine Hits Perm Twice in 24 Hours, Hazard Alert Sounds Across City as Key Oil Facilities Burn
Fires reported at key oil facilities in the Perm region as Ukraine also appears to attack Sverdlov Plant in Dzerzhinsk – one of Russia’s largest explosives producers.
Updated: April 30, 2026
Europe
Russian Fiasco in Mali?
Jihadists and Tuareg have launched a major offensive in Mali, exposing how Russia has overextended itself in Africa.
April 30, 2026
Russia
Sweden Seizes ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ship Suspected of Carrying Grain from Occupied Crimea
Although prosecutors did not explicitly link the vessel to Russia, Sweden’s coastguard previously said the ship’s captain was a Russian national suspected of using false documents.
April 30, 2026
Drones
Ukrainian Navy Hits Russian FSB Boats Guarding Kerch Bridge
Ukrainian naval drones hit Russian FSB boats guarding the Kerch Bridge in Crimea, targeting key vessels used to secure the crossing and counter sabotage in the Black Sea.
April 30, 2026
Russia
Two Strike Waves Hit Odesa, Apartment Blocks Burn, Over a Dozen Injured
Russia launched two waves of strikes on Odesa, injuring 16 and damaging homes, a kindergarten, and infrastructure. Air defenses downed 172 drones across Ukraine.
Updated: April 30, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 29, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on April 29, 2026
April 30, 2026
Ukraine
Why Putin Wants a May 9 Ceasefire in Ukraine
Victory Day remains the most politically important holiday in modern Russia and occupies a central role in Putin’s wartime messaging.
April 30, 2026
Ukraine
US Pledges $100M to Repair Chornobyl Radiation Shield
Washington said the funds would cover 20 percent of the estimated $500 million needed to restore the damaged New Safe Confinement arch after a Russian drone strike.
April 30, 2026
Ukraine
Hegseth Says Pentagon Released $400M in Ukraine Aid After Lawmaker Pressure
McConnell said the stalled funds were “collecting dust” at the Pentagon and argued that supporting Kyiv is “an investment in America’s security.”
April 30, 2026
Kyiv
Air Raid Alerts Across Ukraine Amid Russian Drone Threat
In Odesa, six people were injured as residential and civilian sites were hit.
April 30, 2026
Trump Says He Asked Putin for ‘a Little Bit of a Ceasefire’ in Ukraine
Trump said he had discussed Ukraine with King Charles III, but added that they “do not agree on everything” regarding the war.
April 30, 2026
Ukraine War News Today - Top Stories and Breaking Updates from Kyiv Post
Follow today’s breaking news from Ukraine. Key updates, major headlines, and top stories — all in one place. Updated daily by KyivPost.
April 30, 2026
Ukraine
Kremlin: Putin Wants Victory Day Truce
Vladimir Putin discussed a possible Victory Day truce with Donald Trump, despite past Russian ceasefire pledges that Ukraine says were repeatedly violated.
April 29, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Signs New Sanctions Package Targeting Russia‑Linked Entities
A new sanctions package was signed targeting Russia‑linked entities, including Belarusian companies and individuals tied to Alexander Lukashenko.
April 29, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Expands List of Banned Anti‑Ukrainian Publications
Ukrainian authorities added 11 new titles to a blacklist of propaganda books, citing efforts to counter Russian propaganda.
April 29, 2026
Ukraine
Hungary’s Magyar Seeks Breakthrough in Brussels on Blocked EU Billions
Hungary’s incoming leader met EU officials in Brussels as he seeks to repair ties and unlock billions in frozen EU funding after years of tensions under Viktor Orbán.
April 29, 2026
Ukraine
‘If It Wasn’t for Us, You’d Be Speaking French!’ – Ukraine Latest, April 29
The king’s speech in US Congress, social media diplomacy, and more deep strikes in Russia – updates from Ukraine and beyond
April 29, 2026
Ukraine
EU Plans to Disburse First Part of €90B of Loan With €6B on Ukrainian-Made Drones
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the first defense package under the €90 billion loan will focus on drones produced within Ukraine.
April 29, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Extends Household Electricity Tariff Until October 2026
Households will continue paying Hr. 4.32 ($0.098) per kilowatt-hour (kWh), while electric‑heated homes keep a lower winter tariff, the government said.
April 29, 2026
Ukraine
Local Mayor Rebuffs Claims on Hungarian Rights in Ukraine by Incoming Hungarian PM
The mayor of Berehove, a border city near Hungary, has rejected claims made by soon-to-be Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar that the Hungarian population has been oppressed.
April 29, 2026